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Drawing out pupils’ mathematical thinking

18 February 2023

One of the beauties of maths—for those who teach it and those who learn it—is that a few simple digits and symbols on a board at the front of a…

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Music education: information for parents and young people

13 February 2023

To encourage more young people to become involved in music, the Department for Education (DfE) has produced a guide to the national plan for music and how to get help…

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Are you really teaching D&T?

11 February 2023

Design and Technology education involves two important elements - learning about the designed and made world and how things work, and learning to design and make functional products for particular…

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‘Big period’ live lesson

7 February 2023

All young people should learn about puberty in a timely and age-appropriate way, to ensure that it is relevant to children’s experiences, and so that they are prepared for the…

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New Ofsted report states science education is improving

3 February 2023

Ofsted has published a report which reviewed science education from a sample of primary and secondary schools, gathered during routine inspections carried out between September 2021 and July 2022. This…

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5 free research reads on… teaching spelling

25 January 2023

Debates about spelling never really go away. No matter what technological advancement is ushered in, it appears that spelling development still matters and we should sustain the teaching of spelling.…

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Primary Science Padlet (St Mary’s University)

18 January 2023

A padlet of inspiring resources, links and ideas to develop excellence in primary science education. Click here to access resources including: assessment publications inclusion working scientifically contemporary scientists science through…

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Getting children involved in local places

14 January 2023

GeogPod is the Geographical Association's podcast. Each episode, the host John Lyon will be chatting to a guest from within the geography community and discussing their work and areas of…

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The Superpower of Looking ®

10 January 2023

The Superpower of Looking® is an innovative and inclusive programme that seeks to transform the visual literacy skills of primary school children across the UK, taking the world of art and…

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Setting up an oral history project

5 January 2023

This short film is a practical guide to setting up an actual oral history project or doing an oral history interview in your classroom. Julia Letts, from the Oral History…

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Using oral history in the classroom

1 January 2023

Julia Letts, Oral History Society This short film provides a general introduction, covering why it's important to embed elements of oral history in your lessons and offering advice on how to do…

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Ofsted English curriculum video released

5 September 2022

Ofsted has released their latest curriculum webinar. In this video, Kirsty Godfrey, Senior HMI and Specialist Adviser, talks about the English curriculum, with a particular emphasis on catch-up. The key…

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